The Territorial Police in Mbarara have in custody Saturday Michael, a 34-year-old, businessman of Kilembe Cell Nyamityobora ward, for sexually grooming into Sodomy and Molesting two male victims aged 17 and 18 respectively during the months of January and February 2023.
SCP Enanga Fred the Police Spokesperson told the media on Monday, that the suspect was an employer to the victims, who were vending pineapples for him in Mbarara City.
He allegedly rented a single room which he was sharing with 6 other workers, with whom he shared one mattress. He would occasionally, have forceful sexual intercourse with the victims, against the order of nature.
“We want to thank the 18-year-old victim who took courage and reported the matter to police. He was subjected to medical examination at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and proof of a ruptured anus established.
The other victims were to be examined as well. Suspect arrested and in custody,” says Enanga.
In a separate development,
The police in Kasangati have arrested Matovu Jimmy Peter, a 30-year-old, resident of Lubatu zone, Kiteezi Parish, Kasangati Town Council, for threatening violence and attempted Sodomy, of a 24-year-old shop attendant, who visited him in his room on the 18.02.2023 at around 1pm.
The victim put up resistance after he was put at knife-point and alerted residents, who mobilized and arrested the suspect. A search was conducted at his home and a sex toy, a knife and other exhibits were recovered.
“We strongly condemn all forms of sexual violence, and we shall ensure the perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes,” Enanga warned.
